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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,673.72, 27,130.44 and 12,491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,673.72, 27,130.44 and 12,491.16 is: 17,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,673.72 : 27,130.44 = 12,491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,673.72/27,130.44 = 12,491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,673.72x = 27,130.44 × 12,491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,673.72x = 338,890,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,890,775.11/19,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,225.56

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